Police appeal after armed robbery in Knightsbridge

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after an armed robbery in Knightsbridge.

We were called at 10:53hrs on Tuesday, 20 January, to reports of a robbery in progress at a shop on Knightsbridge. Officers were on the scene within minutes.

Six suspects wearing motorcycle helmets attended the store, with a number entering and threatening staff and members of the public with weapons, including machetes. A moped was also used to enter the shop.

The offenders made off on four mopeds after taking a number of high-value watches, leaving a stolen moped behind in the store.

No injuries were reported.

Detective Chief Inspector Scott Mather from the Met’s Flying Squad, who is leading the investigation, said:

"This robbery was carried out in a busy part of London, and we understand the alarm it has caused. The Flying Squad specialises in tracking down organised robbers who use violence and intimidation, and our officers are working to identify and arrest those responsible.

“Officers were on scene within minutes and investigators are working at pace to piece together the offenders’ movements. We are determined to find those involved and bring them to justice as swiftly as possible.”

There have been no arrests.

Anyone who witnessed the incident and who may have images or video of what happened should contact us via 101 or online, quoting reference 2313/20Jan.

Information can also be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.